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Winter Festivities in Grand Forks

Winter Festivities in Grand Forks

Nora Lee, Reporter November 21, 2024

As we begin to enter the colder months of the year, a North Dakota winter is ahead of us. For some, this is exciting, but others dread it. It is easy to get caught up in the idea that there is nothing...

Downtown Alive in Grand Forks

Downtown Alive in Grand Forks

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 21, 2024

During Downtown Alive, which coincided with Indian Heritage Month, Yvonne Griffin shared stories of her heritage at the Empire Arts Center, drawing on her roots in the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation....

A Look Into the Diamond Willow Indigenous Art Gallery

A Look Into the Diamond Willow Indigenous Art Gallery

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 21, 2024

The Diamond Willow Indigenous Arts Gallery, named for the distinct patterns found in diamond willow wood, recently opened its doors to the public in downtown Grand Forks. Located in the RiverView Center,...

Hawks Drop Third Consecutive Game

Hawks Drop Third Consecutive Game

Garrett Webber, Editor November 14, 2024

Following back-to-back losses as a double-digit favorite, the UND football team suffered its worst home loss under its current regime, losing to the SDSU Jackrabbits at home with a score of 38-7.  UND...

UND Airport Shuttle 

UND Airport Shuttle 

Sadie Blace, Editor November 14, 2024

The University of North Dakota is known for a variety of aspects, perhaps its largest being the John D. Odegard of Aerospace Sciences. The aviation college is one of the largest in the nation and offers...

NCHC Titans Clash: UND vs. Denver

NCHC Titans Clash: UND vs. Denver

Elijah Andrews, Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

UND Men’s Hockey will take on the undefeated No. 1 Denver Pioneers this weekend at Ralph Engelstad Arena.  The boys in green and black snapped their three-game losing streak this past weekend, sweeping...

Volunteering At The Salvation Army 

Volunteering At The Salvation Army 

Daniel Silva, Reporter November 7, 2024

The Salvation Army is an international organization that focuses its core values on faith and service by giving back to those in need. The Grand Forks Salvation Army serves the greater Grand Forks and...

Renewables And Their Tradeoffs

Renewables And Their Tradeoffs

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 7, 2024

While traditionally dominated by oil and coal from the Williston Basin, North Dakota has been diversifying its energy resource matrix for some time.  Alongside fossil fuels, the state leverages wind,...

Put Your Boots On: Social Dancing in Grand Forks

Put Your Boots On: Social Dancing in Grand Forks

Davíd Moreno, Reporter October 31, 2024

For Scott Reinhart, social dancing is not just a pastime; it has been part of his life for nearly 40 years. From his first hesitant steps to leading community events, Reinhart has devoted himself to keeping...

The Meaning Behind La Niña in Grand Forks this Winter

The Meaning Behind La Niña in Grand Forks this Winter

Daniel Silva, Reporter October 31, 2024

The leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice flavors are taking over, and last-minute Halloween decorations are appearing across campus this fall. However, for those of you familiar with North Dakota,...

Halloween Activities in Grand Forks this Year

Halloween Activities in Grand Forks this Year

Nora Lee, Reporter October 31, 2024

The month of October has quickly come to its end, and Halloween is officially upon us. Navigating this holiday as someone who is probably too old to go out trick-or-treating can sometimes be a difficult...

Children’s Museum Pop-Up at Business After Hours

Children’s Museum Pop-Up at Business After Hours

Davíd Moreno, Reporter October 24, 2024

On Thursday, October 17, from 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Grand Forks Curling Club was filled with energy during this month's Business After Hours event, hosted by BBI International and the Public Arts Commission....

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